The purpose of the Career Development Program for Administrative, Clerical, and Technical Employees in grades GS-1 through GS-11 is to help provide employees with opportunities to obtain training and education in order to improve their qualifications and to develop their potential. The handbook provides: a diagrammatic career development process guide; a statement of the policies of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration under the provisions of the Government Employees Training Act (July 7, 1958); an outline of the program's eight objectives; a brief discussion of the program's elements (career planning workshops, career counseling, and training and development); the responsibilities of management, counselors, supervisors, and employees for the program's operation; and the eligibility requirements for the program. A sample form for an individual development plan is appended. (BP)